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Why Our Dog Muzzles Are Different

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Why Our Dog Muzzles Are Different

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en ago 11 2026
Safe, Not Scary 🐾 Designed by trainers, behaviourists, and dog professionals, our dog muzzles are built with canine welfare at the centre of every decision. At The Muzzle Movement, we believe muzzle training should be normalised for every dog, just in case, and that a muzzle should support comfort, communication, enrichment, and quality of life, never restrict it. Our basket dog muzzles are thoughtfully designed to help dogs feel safe, comfortable, and confident in the real world. 💛 Sustainability matters too. Once straps are removed, the muzzle basket itself can be recycled, helping reduce waste and support more environmentally conscious choices wherever possible. Industry-Leading Pant Space 🌬️ Our muzzles are designed with generous pant space to allow dogs to pant comfortably - an essential part of temperature regulation, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing. The deeper basket shape also allows many dogs to drink, take treats, play with toys, bark, and yawn naturally while wearing their muzzle.  Our muzzles are designed for real life without compromising on welfare - for dogs to move, communicate and engage with the world around them. The Treat Hole Difference Our integrated treat hole makes training and reinforcement simple. Guardians and professionals can reward dogs quickly and easily without removing the muzzle, often speeding up the muzzle training process and ensuring ongoing training and behaviour work whilst muzzled is more practical and effective. Your browser does not support the video tag. Drinking Your browser does not support the video tag. Taking Treats Your browser does not support the video tag. Barking Your browser does not support the video tag. Engage Naturally The Ability to Play Thanks to the deeper basket design and treat hole placement, many dogs are still able to carry toys, play fetch, engage in tuggy games and enjoy enrichment items while wearing their muzzle - supporting normal play and reducing frustration during walks and training. Shop Enrichment Toys 🛡️ Injection Moulded For Strength & Safety Our muzzles are made from injection moulded plastic in one solid piece for consistency, durability, and strength. Unlike muzzles made from multiple joined sections, this construction reduces weak points while remaining lightweight by design and comfortable for everyday use. Easy To Clean ✨ The smooth injection moulded design and genuine Biothane® straps make cleaning simple. Dirt wipes away easily, helping guardians and professionals to keep their muzzle hygienic after muddy walks, training sessions, or veterinary visits. Read More about Warranty and Repairs 🔧 Modular Strap System Our modular dog muzzle strap system allows guardians to replace or customise straps without replacing the entire muzzle. That means less waste, less bulk, and more flexibility as your dog’s needs change over time. Shop Alternative Strapping 🌈 Customisable Colours Choose from interchangeable strap colours and beautiful basket muzzle colours to create a custom dog muzzle that suits your dog’s personality while improving visibility and helping change public perception around muzzle training. Shop Muzzles Made In The UK 🇬🇧 Our dog muzzles are proudly made in the UK and hand assembled with care by our team. We’re committed to creating high-quality dog muzzles that prioritise welfare, thoughtful design, and long-lasting durability from start to finish. Trusted By Professionals Worldwide 🩺 Designed by experienced trainers and canine behaviourists, our muzzles are trusted by veterinary professionals, Kids Around Dogs, the Holistic Grooming Academy, and dog professionals across the world. Every detail is carefully considered to support canine body language, emotional wellbeing, comfort, and safety.
Working Together – Dog Professionals and The Muzzle Movement

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Working Together – Dog Professionals and The Muzzle Movement

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en abr 11 2025
annieThe Muzzle Movement has a team largely made up of dog professionals from the industry – with over 70 years of combined experience in dog rescue, with experience in grooming, in veterinary practice, training, behaviour, dog walking, boarding kennels and more! We are passionate about ensuring that other dog professionals are supported in their mission to spread awareness and understanding of safe and appropriate muzzle use for various reasons. As individuals, and as a company, we are passionately force-free and advocate for positive reinforcement-based training methods. You can read more about our stance and what this means here Here are some of the ways we can work together – whether you are a vet, nurse or vet tech, trainer or behaviourist, groomer, physio or hydrotherapist, pet sitter or kennel staff, working in rescue…and more! Muzzle Support Packs:   Our Muzzle Support Packs have been written for dog professionals to share with clients who may need some information and advice around muzzling their dogs. It contains information about all kinds of muzzles (not just our own!) plus the importance of good fit, measuring for a muzzle, plus top tips and useful links to our website articles. You can download these free of charge from our website to print yourselves to give to clients, use them to make a display or email the PDF copy to clients. We also sell bundles of professionally printed support packs. See our Muzzle Support Packs here:    Affiliate Programme: Our affiliate programme is open to all force-free / R+ based pet professionals who are recommending our muzzles to their clients and customers. It works by providing you with a personalised code that you can pass on to your clients when they order based on your recommendations. This code gives your client a 10% discount and gives you 10% store credit. This means that businesses don’t have to invest more funds into adding our latest sizes to their collection or building up their current stock but can use the commission credit they have earned! The more you support your clients with appropriate muzzle fit and guidance, the more free muzzles and accessories you can acquire. You will also find a useful media assets area in the affiliate dashboard – with social media content, downloadable posters and leaflets as well as an incredible gallery of 70 stock images showing dogs in well-fit muzzles – completely FREE! This scheme is only open to businesses with a commitment to kind, ethical training. We check each of our affiliate applications to ensure that we have the same shared passion. Find out more about the affiliate programme here:    Canine Professional Bundles: Our Canine Professional Bundle is the perfect pack for vets, trainers and dog professionals to get their hands on one muzzle of each size, ideal for helping your clients to find the right fit for their dog, or for using as a way of introducing or demonstrating muzzle training. This bundle allows you to swap and change nose bands and fastenings so you can alter the fit for each of your clients dogs. (Please note: as our size range expands, we will break down the bundles into smaller sets of 4-5 sizes). All muzzles have Chicago Screw upgrades so you can easily swap the nosebands/fastening as required. You can also purchase alternative strapping sets and muzzle accessories separately, but we do have bundles on these too. These packs come with Black Biothane strapping only and all nickel hardware, with a choice of full sets in Khaki Green or Teal – or our gorgeous multi-coloured bundles! There are also mini bundles available for professionals who don’t need a full range of sizes. Anyone who purchases a Canine Professional Bundle will get 20% off discount codes for future size releases so you can keep your collection up to date! See our Canine Professional Bundles here   Muzzle Fitting Course: Once you have been approved as an affiliate and have purchased a Canine Professional Bundle or have a built up a full range of our sizes, you are eligible to complete our Muzzle Fitting for Professionals short course for free! This is an online, self-paced, short course on how to recognise a well-fitting muzzle, common problems when fitting muzzles, what all of accessories and additional straps do, and tips for holding your own muzzle fittings. Many of our affiliates and customers who have purchased the Pro Bundle now offer muzzle fitting services to their clients or dog guardians in their local community – all over the world! Some offer this as a free service, but most charge for their time and expertise. Once they have found the right size for the dog, they can then give their customer the use of their 10% discount code which also earns then 10% commission in store credit from us. The benefits of offering muzzle fitting services include: Earning an income from fittings as well as promoting your discount code, building up your store credit commission! Supporting clients and the local community with muzzle education and promoting suitable muzzle fit. Clients may seek you out for further help and advice with muzzles, possibly furthering your income. We have customers contacting us daily, from all around the world, asking for this service so we know the need is there! We have now also launched our trade accounts – meaning pet shops and organisations who have a range of our muzzles are invited to complete the Muzzle Fitting for Professionals Course and can offer fittings! Muzzle Fitters Map To support our fitters even further, we have a Muzzle Fitters and Stockist Map on our website! In order to be listed on the map you must fulfil either of the following criteria: Be approved as an affiliate Own a Professional Bundle or a full range of our sizes Have completed the Muzzle Fitting for Professionals Course Be ready to offer a muzzle fitting service to clients OR Be approved as a stockist Have made your first order and have a complete range of our muzzles (at least one of each size for fittings) Have completed the Muzzle Fitting for Professionals Course If you fit the criteria, drop us and email and we can get you verified and on the map! This gives you and your business huge exposure to our audience and allows people looking to get their dog fitted in one of our muzzles, to find you!           Locations marked with a green pin are fittings run by independent dog professionals who are an affiliate of The Muzzle Movement and have a selection of our muzzles for customers to try on. Locations marked with a purple pin are stockists of our muzzles, who can offer a fitting service too. Locations marked with a pink pin are just stockists of our muzzles. *Please note!* You will be in charge of arranging your own fitting appointments, you can choose if to charge or not and will be solely responsible for the fitting service you provide. Please ensure that if you are not a stockist of The Muzzle Movement, your clients will NOT be able to purchase the muzzle on the day from you - they will only be able to try on the muzzles for you to advise which one may be a good fit for your dog. The customer will then have to order their own muzzle from our website. Check out the map here!   Affiliate Testimonal Read More   Trade Accounts: We are proud to have now launched our trade accounts so you can now apply to become a stockist of The Muzzle Movement! With no minimum (or maximum!) order quantities, we can cater to all sized businesses, anywhere is the world! There are varying tiers, where the more items are ordered, the larger the discount. We have also opened out highest tier of discounts to registered rescues, to ensure that we are able to support rescue and rehoming organisations with our best possible prices. We are committed to only supporting other kind and ethical businesses with a passion for force-free training. Therefore, we will not be working alongside businesses that sell or promote aversive tools such as shock collars, prong collars, choke chains, citronella collars, pet corrector or similar. All businesses will be vetted before we work together and if any aversive practices are promoted, our agreement would be immediately terminated. Therefore, to avoid disappointment, please do not apply if you plan to sell the items listed above at any point now, or in the future. To sign up for a trade account, click here! We are really proud of the various ways we can work with and support amazing professionals out there who are doing incredible things for muzzled dogs, their guardians and their communities. If you have any questions, any ideas of how we can further support you, or want more information on any of this – please get in touch! Email us: support@themuzzlemovement.com  
Muzzles and Training Guide are now Kids Around Dogs (KAD) approved products!

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Muzzles and Training Guide are now Kids Around Dogs (KAD) approved products!

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en ene 29 2025
We are super proud to announce that our Muzzles and Training Guide are now Kids Around Dogs (KAD) approved products!     KAD - Kids Around Dogs® is an award-winning association of Dog Professionals and Child Care Professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help children and dogs to live in harmony together. Debby Lucken (ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac.), the founder of KAD, has also designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids and adults, which all KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use. We sent some of our muzzles and copies of our training guide to 4 KAD approved trainers, plus KAD Founder, Debby Lucken! We felt becoming KAD approved was important for us as we want professionals and guardians alike to understand and trust our products, especially when being used in situations around dog and child interactions, but also to help children to understand muzzles, what they mean and why they are used.   Our products been KAD approved by: ✅ meeting expectations ✅ being good quality ✅ providing value for money ✅ offering good customer service ✅ being easy to measure ✅ user friendly ✅ ensuring comfort for the dog ✅ good instructions given   Disclaimer: KAD approved professionals have personally tested the product, which they were sent free of charge. KAD Approved Professionals have no financial gain from providing a review or feedback on this product. All reviews and/or feedback given by KAD Approved Professionals are honest, impartial and handled with competence, granted the knowledge as qualified dog professionals and/or child care professionals.       Debby Lucken, Founder of KA I could not be more impressed with the muzzle I got from The Muzzle Movement! Not only is the colour gorgeous, and it was fun to choose with my daughter, but the muzzle in itself is sturdy, has lots of room, and can be adjusted to give my dog the best comfort!I was very happy to use the muzzle to also educate children about why dogs might wear muzzles and that they are not a bad thing, nor should muzzles be associated with something scary, ugly or that makes dogs feel sad (or mean). I am very happy to recommend The Muzzle Movements as a business, given their passion and love for dogs, especially considering that all their instructions are focused on giving force-free training instructions. Moreover, their customer service is brilliant and, when meeting the staff at events, they were very friendly and very enthusiastic about what they do!  From Virginia Iacoviello, Co-Director of Proyecto Salta Violeta! Hello, I'm Virginia Iacoviello from Proyecto Salta Violeta, Argentina KAD approved professional. I offered Myself, Pipo and Nina, to test and do the review of THE MUZZLE MOVEMENT muzzles for KAD, and this is what I have to tell you:The good surprises began when I opened the box and I found that it contained the muzzles along with a note with detailed instructions, explaining the reason for the muzzles sent, the correct use of the CHICAGO screws and the adjustments to be made in each muzzle before starting to use them, and a sticker as a gift…Attention to detail and to the customers, very very very good indeed!!!     About the Muzzle Movement Web   Special mention for this super friendly website, in which the first thing you find is a series of explanations, both in writing with diagrams and videos, about how to take the necessary measurements of your dog to be able to buy the muzzle with the perfect fit.  Read More about Sizing   We saw the videos with my 12-year-old son and he was able to understand them perfectly and take the measurements in Pipo (with my supervision, of course) Once the measurements have been taken, they offer you to upload them in a form, which automatically tells you the name of the perfect model for your dog.   You can also check in a table which muzzle model those measurements correspond to. And, if there is not yet a perfect fit, then you can leave your contact information for when it is available. You can, by clicking on the name of the model automatically indicated by the form, go directly to the page to buy it, where you have the option to choose the colour combination of the basket and the straps.   This part of the process is ideal to do with your kids, due to the variety of possible combinations!! There are many photos of real dogs with their chosen combination so you can see them if you can't imagine how they would look, and it is very fun to be able to choose your favorite combination!!!!   For an extra payment, you can choose to change the buckle for a quick-release one, the colour of the hardware, or add a forehead band, chin strap or security strap from the collar to the muzzle, there are also toys tested so that your dog can use them with the muzzle on, collars and BIOTANE leashes of various lengths and accessories… it makes you want to buy everything!!!!The muzzles arrived from the UK to my house doorsteps in Argentina (at the very south of the South American continent) without any problem 🙂   About the muzzle Nina is muzzle-trained, and super used to wearing it on walks. For Nina, the recommended model was the TAZ, they added a chin strap which gives the muzzle better adjustment.   What I love about this muzzle in particular; In addition to being colourful and fun,  very good quality of the basket material, it looks strong and durable, the straps are made of biotane, and the rivets are metallic It's super lightweight, and Nina finds it very comfortable to wear. I notice this because she doesn't touch her face or try to rub it against walls or chairs when I put it on her, as it happens with her usual muzzle (which is also a basket muzzle). It has a lot of pant room, even enough to pant full mouth open while running with the muzzle on!!!   I can give her treats through the opening in the front for this purpose, without having to “push” the muzzle towards her eyes, which makes it easier and more comfortable for both of us! 🙂   To my surprise, even when the form told me that there was not yet a perfect muzzle for Pipo (which was in the process), one arrived along with NINA's!!! In his case, it was the REX model. Pipo is not used to wearing this type of muzzle and being Pipo, we are in the process of getting used to this strange thing that looks nothing like his current muzzle, for now, I have no photos or videos of the process.    As a Dog Trainer, I looked at the guide on the Muzzle Movement page for muzzle training and I thought it was very good!!!  based on positive reinforcement, very well explained step by step, with easy-to-follow instructions I couldn´t test it with my son yet, because he is a Spanish speaker, but I’m going to read it for him so we can review it from KAD's point of view.     In conclusion, I am very happy to have offered our help to KADs to test this muzzles that have our complete approval 🙂, not only for the quality of the materials, but also because they are designed with enough room to pant and be able to receive treats, and for the variety of sizes and measurements that allow you to have a perfect, lightweight and durable muzzle for almost all types of dogs!! (and they continue testing and adding new sizes)   I hope this review has been useful to you, and that you explore the website of this great Muzzle Movement that understands that the muzzle is an invaluable tool for ALL dogs and seeks to create a community that shows that dogs that need to use a muzzle are not bad and can have a great life while wearing it.   QUOTES Matt Hymus – KAD Pro Trainer, Help with Hounds “I had previously carried out training with a Baskerville muzzle, but I found my dog has taken to training with this muzzle a lot easier. They offer so much more room and appear to be more comfortable.” “The quality seems unrivalled, and I love the huge treat hole in the front. When you compare [The Muzzle Movement and Baskerville] side by side, the comparison is stark.” Niki French – KAD Pro Trainer, Pup Talk “I think it’s super stylish and also is incredibly robust. You might think it’s a bit pricey compared to a more standard Baskerville-style muzzle, but it’s a completely different league of muzzle.” “The measuring guide was very clear...we got some reasonably accurate measurements but the information from The Muzzle Movement was brilliant. I found the customer service to be really good.” “I think this is the easiest-to-wear muzzle that I have ever seen.” “For the first time I have a muzzle that I would be comfortable for Bodhi to wear for longer, if he needed it.”   Frankie Lees RVN – KAD Pro Trainer, Puppy School Plymouth “[My dog] can still open her mouth, pant, and take treats as well. It’s a really good and is really well made.” “We used the training guide to train her to wear [the muzzle] and used Primula Cheese to squirt through the treat hole while she learned how to wear it.”
The Muzzle Evolution

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The Muzzle Evolution

por Clara Hewson en ene 02 2025
We currently have 10 sizes in our range, as well as 2 designs in the prototype stage.  Our first muzzles launched after our Kickstarter, these were sizes Tolly, Neli and Sunny, followed by the size Rex a few months later.  Size Tolly Size Neli Size Sunny Size Rex Whilst we are still incredibly proud of our original sizes, seeing the muzzles on thousands of dogs meant that we have learned things along the way and found improvements we can make to ensure future muzzles are even better. No one has designed or manufactured muzzles like this before, so the entire process has been a learning curve, for everyone involved.  Our next size to launch was the eagerly anticipated size Harry. This was a completely different shape to the muzzles we have made before, as it is short and wide, aimed at Bully type dogs. We worked really hard ensuring that that edges were much rounder on this muzzle (which sounds easy but, in the injection-moulding world – not so much!) and was therefore softer on the dog.  Size Harry One of our customers also reached out to us to tell us that she had turned a head strap into a chin strap on her dog’s Harry muzzle, to help keep it stable as he was at the lower end of the recommended measurements for Harry. We loved the idea and made chin straps an addition to our additional strapping collection. (Thank you so much Aimee!)  We also introduced a new padded noseband add-on. Biothane is generally quite soft on dogs but some dogs who perhaps have less fur on the nose or are more sensitive, needed something more to ensure the muzzle wasn’t rubbing. The padded noseband had a squishy layer of foam on the inside to make it even more comfortable!  Next, size Taz launches which again has the softer edges to make it a smoother muzzle. We also increased the pant space even more to make sure dogs with a long jaw could pant freely. We learned from our previous designs that the top profile of the muzzle could obstruct the vision for some face shapes, so we really flattened the top in front of the eyes to limit this a much as possible. We also redesigned the way the head strap attaches, so that instead of the strap folding around the basket and creating a bump that could potentially rub some sensitive dogs, the strap now screws directly onto the basket so the noseband can lay nice and flat on the dogs’ face.  Size Taz Our next release wasn’t actually a muzzle but was another new add-on for our existing muzzles! Whilst we love the treat hole that we designed in the front of our muzzles, we recognised that it wasn’t ideal for dogs who scavenge! So, we designed a patent-pending scavenger guard which easily clips onto the front of the muzzle to cover the treat hole and front panel. We have 2 different scavenger guard styles now!  Standard Scavenger Guard Extra Secure Scavenger Guard After changing manufacturer and designer, we were able to really fine tune our design process and create a muzzle which we felt was our best yet. Size Mitzy The Mitzy was the next muzzle to launch, and it took a long time to perfect. Its development brought a number of hurdles and manufacturing challenges, but our commitment to creating a muzzle that prioritises comfort for the dog made every step worthwhile. The Mitzy introduced several key design improvements, including softer edges, increased pant space, a flatter top profile, and our updated head strap design. It also features carefully considered shaping under the neck alongside the additional pant space, helping to reduce the muzzle bumping against a dog’s neck as much as possible while maintaining comfort and freedom of movement. As our biggest muzzle to date, the Mitzy represented a major step forward in both design and manufacturing, and in 2025 it was recognised with the Pet Industry Federation Innovation Award, a proud milestone in our journey to keep improving muzzle welfare and comfort for dogs. Size Harry 2.0 Next came the re-evaluation of our Size Harry muzzle. Due to changes in manufacturing and tooling complications, we saw an opportunity to take everything we had learned from designing our other muzzles and apply it to one of our most popular sizes. The result was the Harry 2.0, a carefully refined evolution of the original design that maintained the same trusted internal width measurements while significantly improving comfort, fit, and overall user experience. The Harry 2.0 introduced a number of thoughtful refinements, including improved chin space beneath the treat hole to better accommodate slightly undershot jaws, slimmer and lighter bars to reduce overall weight without compromising strength, and smoother cheek-contact edges for enhanced comfort. Every internal edge was fully polished to minimise friction, while the removal of the inward “tick” on the inner cheek top corner created wider cheek room and a more comfortable fit. We also redesigned the corners near the neck to allow easier head movement, reduced the bulk of the internal bars for a sleeker feel, and updated the head strap fastening to prevent downward pressure on the noseband. Despite all of these improvements, the internal width measurements remained unchanged, ensuring the same reliable fit dogs were already accustomed to. The Harry 2.0 quickly became a standout product within our range, and in 2025 it was recognised with the PetQuip Product of the Year Award, another proud milestone in our mission to continually improve muzzle comfort, functionality, and welfare. Size Pippa We didn’t stop there. As our range continued to grow, we recognised a gap in the market for a smaller short-and-wide fit muzzle — something designed specifically for dogs with shorter snouts and broader facial structures who often struggle to find a comfortable, welfare-focused fit. By listening closely to our community and learning from every muzzle we had developed before, we set out to create the Size Pippa. Pippa became the smallest muzzle in our Short & Wide Fit collection and the shortest basket in our range, while still maintaining safe and functional panting, drinking, and treat space. Designed by a team of animal behaviourists, every detail was carefully considered to ensure comfort, practicality, and welfare remained at the forefront. The muzzle features carefully contoured shaping beneath the treat hole to better accommodate slightly undershot jaws, helping provide comfort even for dogs with unique facial structures. Smooth internal and cheek-contact edges help minimise rubbing and pressure points, while thinner internal bars create a lighter, sleeker feel without compromising durability or stability. Pippa also introduced our vision-friendly flat head strap fastening, designed to reduce visual obstruction and better support a dog’s spatial awareness. As with all of our basket muzzles, it was created with ethical muzzle use in mind, ensuring dogs can pant, drink, and comfortably receive treats when fitted correctly. The launch was incredibly well received, with pre-orders shipping on time and marking another exciting milestone in The Muzzle Movement’s journey of innovation and welfare-led design. Size Mia & Size Jimmy Small Size Dog Muzzle Then came our small sizes — Size Mia and Size Jimmy. Their development marked another important milestone for The Muzzle Movement, because for far too long small dogs have been overlooked when it comes to muzzle design, education, and welfare. As we explored the needs of smaller breeds more deeply, it became increasingly clear that small dogs deserve the same consideration, safety, and properly fitted equipment as larger dogs. Small dogs are often unfairly dismissed when it comes to behavioural support, despite research showing they can experience fear, anxiety, and defensive behaviours just as much, if not more, than larger breeds. Unfortunately, the market has historically offered very limited options for smaller dogs, especially those with unique head shapes or shorter snouts.  That’s why we worked hard to develop Size Mia and Size Jimmy: muzzles specifically created for smaller dogs, with welfare, comfort, and functionality at the centre of the design process. Rather than simply scaling down larger muzzles, these sizes were carefully engineered to suit the unique anatomy and behavioural needs of smaller breeds. Like the rest of our range, Mia and Jimmy are designed to allow dogs to pant, drink, and take treats comfortably when fitted correctly. They feature lightweight basket designs, smooth internal edges, and our welfare-focused shaping to support safer, more positive experiences for dogs and their guardians alike. The launch of Mia and Jimmy represents something much bigger than simply adding smaller sizes to our range. It reflects our ongoing mission to challenge outdated perceptions around muzzles and advocate for all dogs, regardless of size. Because small dogs need safe, comfortable, and ethical muzzle options too. Read More Size Mia (Pre-Order, shipping in September 2026) Size Jimmy (Pre-Order, shipping in March 2027) So what’s next in our Muzzle Evolution?  We have learned SO much from our first ever design to our most recent ones. We have some incredibly talented designers and manufacturers on board, and we have honed our own skills in recognising what is needed to improve on what we have already done.  We understand fit better, we know more about the confirmation of a dog’s face, we know what works and what doesn’t in terms of muzzle shape and positioning, we recognise what our customers want and need and most importantly we have taken feedback on board to make lives better for muzzled dogs.  We currently have a further two new muzzle sizes in the design process that we are working hard to bring to launch in the near future. If you would like to register your interest and be the first to hear updates about upcoming sizes and launches, click here to sign up. We are always continuing to develop, refine, and expand our range, so if we do not currently have the right size for your dog, please stay in touch and subscribe to our newsletter to hear about future developments.  Thank you so much for following our journey and supporting The Muzzle Movement. Size Patrick Size Galaxy Some are ready to go, but it costs us around £40k to manufacture the tools for just ONE size, hence why it takes us some time to build up the funds needed to reinvest.  We are unbelievably excited and incredibly proud of our future designs – one in particular has been a long process and we believe we have created a muzzle that no-one has been able to achieve before. It is beautifully shaped to ensure that special dogs wearing them are as comfortable as possible, it has been thoroughly tested on several dogs and we have designed entirely new strapping for it. It has been a labour of love to create a muzzle that is much-needed worldwide so we are very excited for its release – hopefully in 2026/7!  The tooling for each of our sizes has a lifespan too, so when each tool can no longer be used for current designs, we will tweak and alter them to create improved versions of each size. We are all passionate perfectionists with dog welfare at the front of our minds, so we keep learning and we will ALWAYS keep doing better. For the dogs. 
Our Journey so far

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Our Journey so far

por Clara Hewson en ene 01 2025
We cannot believe the rollercoaster that The Muzzle Movement has been on and we are so proud of EVERYTHING we have achieved so far November 2019  Clara adopts Tolly    Tolly is the reason The Muzzle Movement exists, my love for him and my frustration with peoples response to his muzzle lead me to quit my senior position in the UKs largest rescue.. and spend all of my time advocating for muzzled dogs and their guardians. Wild right! So what makes this pointer cross so special? I adopted Tolly from my place of work at the time - Dogs Trust, he was 7 years old and his life up to the day he came home with me included being exposed to domestic abuse. As a consequence, he would use aggressive behaviour when approached by unfamiliar people. Particularly men, in black jackets to be precise! Tolly also would use aggressive behaviour when approached by unfamiliar dogs, despite living happily with my other two pre-existing dogs. As you can imagine, this made him somewhat of a liability when out of the house! He had also bitten a member of the public. For the first time in my life, I was on the receiving end of the muzzle stigma! And my eyes were wide open! I realised that in order to change the public perception of muzzled dogs, I would need to create a muzzle that didn't just look nice but it met the needs of the dogs wearing them. I knew the arguments against muzzles now, 'they're cruel' 'you wouldn't tape a childs mouth shut' and those people weren't always wrong! We do have a responsibility to make sure that the muzzles our dogs are wearing, are ethical. That dogs can pant comfortably, drink easily and be reinforced freely! But are there actually muzzles out there that can both appear to be less scary AND be comfortable and ethical? Well.. the answer was not really! So, me and Tolly set off on a mission! First stop, Change the publics perception of muzzled dogs. Easy right? READ MORE   September 2021 Following her own experience, Clara sets up The Muzzle Movement Instagram page, to be a safe space for muzzled dog guardians, to share information, advice and muzzle advocacy. @the.muzzle.movement   October 2021 Clara realises that the kind of muzzle she was looking for, for Tolly, didn’t exist.  She begins to design what she is looking for and has it 3D printed for Tolly. The followers of The Muzzle Movement show interest in being able to buy something similar so the idea of creating a new muzzle properly develops! Clara also designs some advocacy apparel and stickers. November 2021 The first Muzzle Movement prototypes are unveiled on Instagram and earn an excited and positive reception! December 2021 The plan to launch The Muzzle Movement muzzles and accessories via Kickstarter begins. There is a long journey of planning and preparing ahead! January 2022 The Muzzle Movement Biothane Accessories are revealed, including collars, leads, long lines, safety straps and grab handles. 14th April 2022 The Kickstarter launches for sizes Sunny, Tolly & Neli.   15thApril 2022 Tragically, Tolly has to be put to sleep the day after the Kickstarter launch, due to an inoperable tumour in his spine. Clara is understandably devastated but resolves to continue this journey and make The Muzzle Movement Tolly’s legacy. 14th May 2022 The Kickstarter ends, having raised an incredible £46,101. 1008 muzzles are sold, with 117 customers choosing to add matching gear plus 246 stickers sold! June 2022 Clara has poured her heart and soul into The Muzzle Movement, balancing her full-time job while making an incredible 1,008 muzzles and fulfilling the Kickstarter orders—all from the humble beginnings of her spare room. Partner George was by her side every step of the way, lending his hands and energy to ensure every order was crafted and shipped with care. Together, Clara and George worked tirelessly, often clocking 70–80 hours a week to meet the overwhelming demand. The sheer volume of orders that came flooding in was both exhilarating and humbling, showing just how much the community believed in their mission. This dedication, passion, and relentless drive is what turned their vision into a reality, ensuring that every muzzle made it into the hands of dog guardians around the world. It’s a testament to the belief that with hard work, commitment, and a little teamwork, even the biggest challenges can be overcome. July 2022 Pre-orders, outside of Kickstarter, open to the general public. Annie joins part time helping to write a muzzle training guide and doing customer support.   January 2023 In the first 6 months of pre-orders 429 muzzles are ordered! A standard hole punch arrives meaning that straps are no longer punched a single hole at a time!  Size Rex launches as pre-order. April 2023 Bex joins the team helping to build muzzles and answer customer queries. Clara quits her job and becomes The Muzzle Movement CEO full time! We finally outgrow the spare room and move to our own unit! Size Taz & Size Harry is in the early stages of design as Clara recognised there was no muzzle off-the-shelf which is suitable for bull breeds. August 2023 Our beautiful new website launches and our order process streamlines!  Size Taz & Harry launches for pre-order. Becky joins part time helping with customer service and muzzle making September 2023 Bex becomes the first full time employee! Size Rex arrives and all of the pre-orders are hand assembled and shipped. We launch our first ever Limited Edition Halloween Collection with UV printed Biothane. Our brand new Affiliates scheme launches for force-free professionals. Ashley signed up to our affiliate scheme in September 2023. In her first 6 months of being an affiliate, Ashley has referred a whopping 89 orders & has earned almost £800 store credit in commission!   October 2023 We launch our Canine Professional Bundles, with each of our sizes and additional nosebands. These are aimed at trainers, rescues, vets etc. November 2023 After the success of our Halloween collection, we released a Limited Ed Christmas Collection. We also held our first ever fitting day, aimed at XL Bullies to try on our prototypes and help with the design process. Size Mitzy is designed. Rowan joins the team part time helping to build muzzles.   We had a fantastic time at the Hope Rescue event, reconnecting with many old friends and welcoming new ones into The Muzzle Movement community. It was heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and to assist new members with their muzzle fitting appointments, ensuring their dogs have the perfect fit for safety and comfort. Our brand-new stand with updated POS materials was a hit, and our photo booth provided a fun way for attendees to capture memories of the day. During our visit, we also had the opportunity to test the very first small dog prototypes on some incredibly sweet dogs who made wonderful models for the afternoon. Overall, the event was a great success, filled with support, engagement, and a shared love for our muzzled dogs. December 2023 Becky quits her job and joins the team full time as a Design and Development officer! Tabby joins us part-time to help with painting and manufacturing. We travel to Banbury to attend a muzzle fitting day organised by Sophie White, Veterinary Behaviourist. At the end of the month, size Harry arrives and we manage to ship an incredible 777 orders shipped, as well as receiving 910 orders. Size Mitzy continues to be developed.   December was a whirlwind of dedication and determination for Clara, George, and the entire team at The Muzzle Movement. It was a month defined by incredible milestones and non-stop hard work. As the month unfolded, we were thrilled to welcome the arrival of Size Harry, a long-anticipated addition to our muzzle range. This was a pivotal moment for us, and it sparked an overwhelming response from our community. By the end of December, we had achieved something truly remarkable: an incredible 777 orders shipped! Alongside this, we received a staggering 910 new orders—an amazing show of support and trust from our customers. These numbers reflect not just the demand but the belief in our mission to provide dogs with muzzles that prioritize comfort and safety.   In the midst of this, Size Mitzy continued its development journey, with improvements and refinements being made to ensure it meets the high standards we strive for in every product. The XL Bully ban also brought urgency and responsibility, as many dog guardians looked to us for reliable solutions. We worked around the clock—literally all hours of the day and night—to ensure we could meet the surge in demand and get muzzles out to those who needed them most.   December wasn't just about meeting orders; it was about stepping up for our community during a critical time. Every package shipped and every muzzle crafted carried with it our dedication to dogs and their guardians, making it a month we’ll never forget.     January 2024 Annie quits her own business and joins the team full time as Community Education and Engagement Officer. Size Taz is in full production.  We get our very own 3D printer to help us with our design process! February 2024 Clara’s partner George leaves his career as a Chef and joins the team full time! Rowan leaves her own business and takes up her role full time too!   March 2024 The Muzzle Movement team attend our FIRST EVER event and we jump in the deep end with – CRUFTS! We have the most incredible week and reach hundreds of guardians! We are so proud to be the first EVER stand dedicated to muzzle positivity in Crufts history! April 2024 We move to our larger unit and Meg J joins the team full time as a Customisation Officer.   We feature some muzzle articles in Dogs Today magazine for the next four months and we have our first professional photoshoot with some amazing dogs and guardians.   May 2024 We attend the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Conference, as well as our first DogFest at Ragley Hall. Clara works on designing our new scavenger guards. (Patent-Pending) We launch a new muzzle fitters map on our website, showing force-free professionals who have our range of muzzles and offer fittings for the public.   June 2024 We have a really busy couple of months with just a week between several events! We attend BVA Live where Clara is invited to speak about muzzle use in Veterinary settings and we also exhibit at DogFest Tatton Park. We launch our new padded nosebands. July 2024 Our patent-pending scavenger guards launch for pre-order!   Bev joins our team as Marketing Executive! August 2024 Another busy events months sees up visiting Wales to attend the Hope Rescue Open Day before we head off up to Scotland to do a tour of some SSPCA centres!   Here we are able to discuss muzzling and muzzle fit with the staff, as well as fit 34 individual dogs for their own muzzles! Before heading home, we drive across to the North East Dog Festival where Clara presents a talk on muzzled dogs. We also launch some gorgeous new Biothane colours.   September 2024 Our last DogFest of the year is at Knebworth House. We launch our 2nd Halloween collection and we take delivery of the most exciting machine EVER!   Our custom designed, automated strap cutting machine was hand built for us and our needs! The first batch of Size Mitzy arrives and we ship 450 of the earliest pre-orders in just 4 days. We join the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter as a supporting company, as well as becoming Corporate Ambassadors of Pet Professional Guild. October 2024 Robyn joins our team full time to work on customer service and customisation. Clara attends the PetQuip awards and wins not one, but two prestigious awards! Clara wins Rising Star and The Muzzle Movement wins the Most Promising New Business Awards. We have an exciting visitor in Dr Scott, the Rescue Vet, to the unit to learn all about muzzles, what we do and how muzzles help in rescue.   We have a special day to test our top-secret size Galaxy prototypes – a design we have been working on for months to get it just right and to fill a huge gap in the market. We also sponsor and attend the Pet Professional Guild Summit.   November 2024 We hold a special fitting day for Staffy types to try on our new size Pippa/Patrick prototypes. We sponsor and attend the Animal Behaviour Kent ‘When Dogs Bite Conference’ and our 2nd Christmas collection launches.   Clara attends the Pet Industry Federation and wins the New Business of the Year Award.  We hold our first ever Black Friday sale and beat our own record by shipping 178 muzzles in one day! December 2024 We ship our 2nd batch of Mitzy pre-orders and launch a selection of colours of size Mitzy as in stock on the website This is the largest ‘off-the-shelf’ muzzle available to purchase in the world!     Unsung Heroes 2024 & Philippa Robinson Dog Welfare Award We attended the Unsung Heroes 2024 & Philippa Robinson Dog Welfare Award at the Houses of Parliament. It’s humbling to be recognised alongside so many dedicated individuals who strive every day to make a positive impact on dogs lives. As for the evening itself, it was filled with incredible speakers. Many congratulations to Dr Dan O’Neil, who was awarded the Philippa Robinson Dog Welfare Award for his outstanding work in this sector. It was a truly amazing event, brilliantly hosted by Dr Marc Abraham OBE.   We are chuffed to announce our new corporate partnership with The Pet Professional Guild (PPG). By joining forces with the PPG, whose ethics and professional standards so closely mirror our own, we’re strengthening our dedication to championing positive, cruelty free practices within the dog industry.   In the past year, we’ve: 🐾 Fitted over 100 XL Bullies in person, ensuring the perfect fit. 🐾 Shipped thousands of muzzles across the UK and worldwide, helping countless dogs live more comfortably. 🐾 Worked with guardians facing tight deadlines to get their dogs muzzle ready in time for the ban. One unexpected positive? The bright, colourful designs of our muzzles have helped shift public perception. Muzzled dogs aren’t scary… they’re loved, cared for, and have guardians willing to fight for them. Every single dog we’ve met this year has been sweet and loving, breaking the stereotypes perpetuated by the media. Guardians have gone to incredible lengths… travelling miles, navigating judgement, and doing whatever it takes to ensure their dogs are happy and safe. To all the guardians out there: You are not alone, and we’ll continue to support you every step of the way.   ALL OF THAT in such a short frame of time! We cannot believe the rollercoaster that The Muzzle Movement has been on and we are so proud of EVERYTHING we have achieved so far…but we are just getting started! We have big plans for 2025 including: Fulfilling all Mitzy pre-orders and fully stocking all colours on the website! Attending our second Crufts in March, plus several more events Finalising the designs and launching sizes Galaxy, Mia, Pippa, Patrick & Jimmy! Releasing a comprehensive online muzzle training course Launching our hugely anticipated wholesale option plus rescue discounts!    
Clara and The Team: Spreading the Joy This Christmas

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Clara and The Team: Spreading the Joy This Christmas

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en dic 20 2024
As part of our 12 Days of Christmas, we’re donating muzzles to rescue centres. But this isn’t just about the here and now.   The holiday season is all about giving—and this year, we’re thrilled to share how we’re spreading some love to rescue centres in our community. 💕   Our muzzles follow the dogs as they find their forever homes, offering support to their new guardians and ensuring the dogs feel safe and confident. 💗   Think about it—when a rescue dog walks into a new chapter of life, their muzzle becomes a gift for life, making sure they’re ready for whatever comes next. 🌟   We couldn’t do this without you! Your ongoing support fuels our ability to make these donations, helping us empower more dogs and their guardians.   Want to see the difference we’re making together? From all of us at The Muzzle Movement, thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building a world where dogs can thrive. 🌻 Clara & The Muzzle Movement Team  Checkout our winners of our 12 days of Christmas Giveaway & your Voucher gifting. Carla Lane Animals in Need Rebel Rescuee South Korea SGT Peppers Friends New Collar Collection Nations Animal Rescue Trust WoodGreen Pets Charity Lanta Animal Welfare Friends of Rain Rescue Rescue Hotel Dogs Trust Hope Rescue Jerry Green Dog Rescue  
Dog Muzzle Legislation around the World

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Dog Muzzle Legislation around the World

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en dic 10 2024
Dog guardians all over the world are utilising muzzles for their dogs, for a variety of reasons, such as; keeping dogs, people and animals safe, reducing the risk of scavenging, dogs who nip and grab when excited or frustrated or simply in the case of an emergency. In many places, dogs are legally required to be muzzled due to laws and legislation. According to DogsBite.org [1], Here, we will take a look at the various reasons dogs may be muzzled in some countries. United Kingdom Here in the UK, thousands of dogs are muzzled at all times in public places due to breed specific legislation. 5 types of dogs are illegal in the UK, this means they cannot be sold, bred from, be abandoned or given away. These are Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier and XL Bully. Dogs who are deemed to be these breed or types may be taken away, and some guardians are able to apply for a Certificate of Exemption if the dog has not behaved dangerously. Exempt dogs must be kept on lead and muzzled at all times in public by law. It is also a criminal offence to allow a dog of ANY breed to be dangerously out of control in a public place. The dog doesn’t need to show aggressive behaviour or bite to be considered out of control, it can be deemed as dangerous by causing ‘fear or apprehension to a person that it may injure them’.   Guardians of these dogs may be taken to court where the magistrate will decide if the dog should be seized and destroyed or placed on a Control Order which may include being muzzled in public places. [2]   United States of America In America, the laws regarding muzzling dogs varies in different states, counties and cities. There are believed to be over 1000 cities in American with bans or restrictions on Pit Bulls, Wolf-Dog hybrids, Dogo Argetinos, Presa Canarios, Cane Corso, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, Akitas, German Shepherds, Caucasian Shepherds among others. [1] These restrictions can include the dog being on a lead and muzzles in public places.   Germany   In Germany, Dangerous Dogs are regulated by law. A dog is considered dangerous if they have shown aggression, injured people or show inclination to attack livestock/game. There are 3 breeds automatically regulated too, the Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, as well as any crosses of these breeds. These dogs cannot be bred, sold or imported in/to Germany and Guardians must apply to their local authority to gain permission to have one as well as meet certain criteria. These dogs just be on a lead and muzzled in all public areas. [3]   France In France, there are some types of dogs which are considered ‘Category Dogs’. Guardians of category dogs can apply for a license to keep their dog. Category 1 dogs are deemed as attack dogs must physically resemble: American Pit Bull Terriers, Mastiffs and Tosa. These dogs are not allowed to be bred, bought, sold or given away. Category 1 dogs are not allowed in public places or on public transport. They must be muzzled and on lead on public highways and in common areas of public buildings. Category 2 dogs are deemed as guard and defensive dogs. The breeds included are American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers and Tosa. Category 2 dogs must be muzzled and on a lead on public roads, common areas of public buildings, in public places, on public transport and in premises open to the public. [4] All dogs over 6kg must be muzzled and kept onlead when using most public transport in France, though the rules vary from city to city. Dogs under 6kg must be secured in a bag, carrier or basket. [5]   Australia Rules vary from state to state but generally there are dangerous dog regulations. For example, in Queensland, there are 5 prohibited breeds; Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier and Presa Canario. Any breed can also be deemed ‘dangerous or menacing’ if they have, or may, attack or act in a way that causes fear to a person or animal. Regulated dogs must wear a distinctive collar to identify them – these are red and yellow striped. Amongst other requirements, the dog must be muzzled in public places (for regulated and dangerous dogs, but not menacing dogs). [6] In some states, Greyhounds need to be muzzles and on lead in public places too, though a few states have recently removed this rule.   Italy In Italy, there is a law that all dogs must remain on lead at all times and that all dogs must be muzzled in public, however this doesn’t seem to be enforced, and guardians are encouraged to carry a muzzle with them just in case it is needed. [7]   Canada   Regulations and rules vary from city to city in Canada, but in Toronto, authorities can issue Dangerous Dog Orders for dogs who have been involved in dangerous incidents. These dogs must be muzzled at all times except on their guardian’s property. [8] In Edmonton, dogs must be muzzles when off the guardian’s property if they are deemed a ‘restricted dog’. These means the dog has had two instances of chasing, attacking or biting a person or animal with or without causing minor physical injury, or one instance causing physical injury. [9] Different provinces of Canada have breed specific legislation. Some of the breeds included are; Pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.   Ireland Ireland has breed specific legislation meaning that Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers, English bull terriers, Bullmastiffs, Dobermanns, German shepherds, Rhodesian ridgebacks, Rottweilers, Japanese akitas, Japanese tosas and Bandogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled at all times in a public place. [10] Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, muzzle rules are particularly relevant when travelling by public transport. Prague Integrated Transport states that dogs may travel either enclosed in a suitable container or “on a leash and with a secure muzzle on.” Dogs travelling without a crate must have a safe muzzle and be kept on a short leash, including in metro areas, platforms, vestibules, escalators and lifts. Assistance, guide and certain service dogs are treated differently and are not subject to restrictions that would prevent them from carrying out their work. References:https://pid.cz/en/travel-information/traveling-with-a-dog/https://www.dpp.cz/en/travelling/public-transport-travelling/travelling-with-animals South America Across South America, muzzle legislation is usually set at a city, municipal or provincial level rather than through continent-wide rules. In Argentina, Buenos Aires introduced legislation relating to “potentially dangerous dogs,” while some provinces require dogs classified as dangerous to wear a muzzle and lead in public spaces. In Uruguay, Montevideo regulations also require potentially dangerous dogs to wear a muzzle in public. Because regulations differ significantly between regions and municipalities, dog guardians should always check local laws before travelling. References:https://buenosaires.gob.ar/gcaba_historico/tramites/registro-de-propietarios-de-perros-potencialmente-peligrosos   We have helped and supported many breeds of dogs & their Guardians with our muzzles. We ship worldwide and also have muzzle fitting affiliates based around the world. Please checkout our Affiliate map, where if you need help with sizing or fitting they maybe able to help you. Read More    Resources used for this blog. [1] https://www.scribd.com/doc/56495216/Estimated-U-S-Cities-Counties-States-and-Military-Facilities-with-Breed-Specific-Pit-Bull-Laws [2] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a755914ed915d6faf2b24bc/dogs-guide-enforcers.pdf [3] https://www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/303687/dog-keeping-laws-for-germany/ [4] https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1839?lang=en#:~:text=Public%20places&text=You%20are%20also%20not%20allowed,areas%20of%20a%20public%20building. [5] https://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/travel/bringing-your-pet-to-france-this-summer-10-quick-answers-to-your-faqs/ [6] https://www.qld.gov.au/families/government/pets/regulated-dogs#declared [7] https://www.idealista.it/en/news/lifestyle-italy/2018/11/05/2300-taking-your-dog-italy-dog-laws-and-entry-requirements [8] https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/pets-in-the-city/dogs-in-the-city/dog-bites-or-attacks/ [9] https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/pets_wildlife/restricted-dogs [10] https://www.ikc.ie/dog-ownership/choosing-the-right-dog/legal-requirements/
The Muzzle Movement are now Award Winning & Vet Approved

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The Muzzle Movement are now Award Winning & Vet Approved

por Bev Kirk en nov 01 2024
The Muzzle Movement Shines Bright: PetQuip Awards & Vet Approval!  We’re thrilled to announce that The Muzzle Movement has taken home TWO prestigious awards at the PetQuip Awards: Most Promising New Starter Business and Rising Star! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating ethical, dog-friendly muzzles and changing perceptions around muzzling as an empowering choice for pet owners. Be sure to check out our feature in the PetQuip Awards Winners Special 2024! FOR FULL SPECIAL CLICK HERE.      We are now Vet Approved As if that weren’t enough, we recently had the honor of hosting Vet Dr. Scott Miller at our HQ. Dr. Scott joined us to learn about our mission, explore our range of muzzles, and meet our furry ambassadors, Atlas and Neli. They showed him just how comfortable, safe, and effective our designs are, and we’re proud to share that Dr. Scott has officially approved our muzzles! With his support and invaluable insights, we’re ending the year on a high note, inspired to continue advocating for force-free, humane muzzle options.   Thank you, Vet Dr. Scott, for championing our mission, and thank you to our amazing community—your support makes all of this possible. Full UTUBE episode available here: Muzzles that help rescue dogs find their forever home! | Rescue Vet with Dr Scott Miller How to muzzle train your dog? Feat. The Muzzle Movement | Ask the Vet with Dr Scott Miller   Here’s to an incredible year and even brighter things to come!  PET Industry Fedaration Award Winner We are thrilled to end the year on a high note with another incredible achievement! The Muzzle Movement has just been awarded New Business of the Year at the 2024 PET Industry Federation Awards. We are incredibly grateful for this recognition and for the support of our amazing community. READ MORE This award reinforces our commitment to providing ethical, comfortable, and innovative solutions for muzzled dogs and their guardians.     Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey—here’s to continuing to make a positive impact in 2025 and beyond!
TMM visit to SSPCA

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TMM visit to SSPCA

por Annie Dowell-Caffrey en oct 15 2024
Join The Muzzle Movement on an exciting trip to meet the Head of Animal Behaviour at the Scottish SPCA!   We were honored to be invited to visit their centres in Scotland, where we discussed canine welfare, training, and the impact of muzzles in rehabilitation. In November 2023, the wonderful Claire Haynes – Head of Animal Behaviour at Scottish SPCA – reached out and invited us to the visit the centres in Scotland. Whilst we were so excited to be invited, we were in the middle of trying to get the new size Harry manufactured and shipped to desperate guardians after the announcement of the looming XL Bully ban, so it just wasn’t possible at that time! We stayed in touch; we donated some Harry muzzles to the SSPCA when the ban came into place in Scotland and some of our team finally got to meet Claire at the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes conference! At last, we were able to schedule in the visits to Scotland! We had been asked to speak at North East Dog Festival in Newcastle, which seemed the perfect opportunity to tie in the SSPCA tour – if we were going North, we may as well go really North!!! Finally (!), after 9 months, we set off on the 360 mile journey to the first centre we were visiting – and arrived at the Dumbarton centre! Here, we met the lovely Danni who is the media assistant who joined us at two centres to get some photos of the dogs being fitted for muzzles. We met some of the fabulous team at Dumbarton & a group of AMAZING DOGS! Find out about the all the gorgeous dogs below! Our next visit was to the Glasgow centre. Here we got to meet the lovely Claire who had arranged for us to visit so it was really great to meet her in person! The incredible staff were so welcoming and had even provided us with drinks, snacks and homemade cakes! We were given a tour of the centres’ incredible veterinary suite, where we met the lovely vets and did our first fitting of the day!   Next, we got to spend time with the carers and more dogs from the centre. Find out more about the dogs we met below! We were so lucky to be able to try on some of our new prototype designs on dogs too! It is always helpful to try these new designs on different shapes and sizes to make sure we are making the best shape, size and fit possible. We had the best time chatting to the incredible carers at Glasgow, they were so passionate about their dogs and asked lots of questions about good muzzle fit which we were more than happy to help with! After a busy morning at Glasgow, we were back on the road to our final centre visit to Lanarkshire. Again, we had the warmest of welcomes, plus more locally-made Scottish snacks which we were very grateful for! We had another list of gorgeous dogs who needed to be fitted for muzzles so we got straight to work.   We are so grateful for the SSPCA inviting us to visit their centres, for organising the dogs who needed fitting so well and for making us feel so welcome! In total we fitted 34 dogs, and gave 23 dogs their very own muzzle as well as some extra muzzles will help future dogs.   We really hope that all of the fantastic carers felt supported and seen, and that your dogs are special!!! We loved every single dog we met and the entire team was incredible – we are in awe of how hard they work for not only the dogs in their care, but also the cats, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and small furries! Find out more about SSPCA here:https://www.scottishspca.org/    
Naming our muzzles

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¿Qué significan nuestros nombres de tamaño de bozal?

por Clara Hewson en jun 10 2024
* proporcione la historia de cada perro aquí* explique por qué no nombramos cada tamaño por número o raza. ¿Incluyendo a Rex, Pippa, Harry y Taz?
How much do The Muzzle Movement Muzzles weigh?

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How much do The Muzzle Movement Muzzles weigh?

por Clara Hewson en nov 05 2023
How Much do our Muzzles Weigh? We get asked about how lightweight our muzzles are, and the answer is - lightweight!  We have compared all of our current muzzles, with the 25mm (12mm for small size Mia) nose band and no upgrades, so that you can take a look for yourself!                 It's hard to compare our muzzles to some other brands, because our muzzles are designed to provide your dogs with adequate pant room. So a muzzle of another brand that fits a similar dog, may be lighter because they are overall smaller due to not providing adequate room for your dog to be able to pant fully.  Weight Comparison However, we have weighted a Baskerville Ultra Size 6 and most of our muzzles are actually still lighter weight!  
How The Muzzle Movement muzzles are made?

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How The Muzzle Movement muzzles are made?

por Clara Hewson en sept 13 2023
How our Muzzles are made This is the first of a series of blog posts showing you the behind the scenes process, how we got to where we are and what steps we have learnt along the way!  This time we are going to walk you through our design to manufacture process from start to finish! Remember the muzzle movement is only just 2 years old, prior to this we had never ran a business before! Let alone launched an entirely new, ground breaking product!  We had to learn everything as we went, we don't have any angel investors, or silent partners. We are a tiny team, but we have got big dreams!! We start with measurements based on a 'type' of dog we would like to create a size for, this is usually based on customer feedback but sometimes because we feel this is a size that is likely to be popular. We begin creating a 3D model of this size, at this early stage we aren't worried too much about the 'aesthetics' we are really focused on making sure that this muzzle is going to be functional and fit the dogs that we wanted it to.  Sometimes this is easy, if we are releasing a size that is closely based on a pre-existing size but with some changes like additional pant room.  Other times, this is very challenging, because we are designing our muzzles from scratch, we aren't using another muzzle companies measurements or style, because we want to create something that is uniquely designed with the wearer in mind.  Stage 2. Print a Prototype Once we have an initial design we are happy with, we get this model 3D printed. Before we ever try this size on a dog, we look for obvious flaws in design like if the nose band will sit as intended, if there are any large gaps or holes that need to be made smaller, if there are any bars that are going to impact the dogs comfort and we go back to the drawing board and make any edits required!   We usually work our way through a couple of prototypes at this stage, without yet even trying them on the intended faces!  Stage 3. Rope in the Rescues Once we are happy with the basic shape and fit of the nose band, we will search through our contacts in rescue looking for dogs that fit within our anticipated range!  We then ask our friends to get us some video footage of the desired dogs doing some fun muzzle training. We try and make sure we get a variety of different dogs that we think are likely to fall within this new sizes recommended range. Some of these dogs are completely muzzle trained, others have never seen a muzzle before.  We would never ask anyone to put a muzzle on a dog, unless the dog was pre-conditioned to a muzzle and comfortable with the process. These prototype sessions are usually good fun for both the dog and the handler!  This stage can take weeks, as we are working with rescues, and due to having worked in rescue ourselves we know the time pressures that come with this type of environment!  We also ask our rescue friends for any feedback, such as was the treat hole in the right position and we usually ask for photos to better understand any feedback provided. Stage 4. Anyalysis We analyse the video footage, looking specifically at how the muzzle fits on the different dogs faces.   What we are look for at this stage is: - Do these dogs have enough room to pant? - Is the treat hole in the right postion? -does the muzzle fit well on the dogs cheeks? - Is the muzzle the right length? - is there anything that is obstructing the vision? - are there any areas where we think the holes are to big? - does the nose band sit correctly on the dogs face? - are there any other fit related concerns?  Usually there is lots of work that needs to be done! We will often go back to the 3D drawing and make lots of edits, before reprinting and starting the process over again, trying it on the same dogs a second time if we can, but hopefully by this stage they have gone home! So often it is a new lot of dogs!  These 4 stages can take months, usually we have a minimum of 5 different prototypes printed, before we release anything publicly!  Stage 5. Finalise before Launch Okay now we are confident we are on the final prototype, we do a few  things simultaneously!  1) We go back to our rescue friends and ask them to gather as much high quality video footage and photos as possible, and we start to explore family and friends who might have dogs that fit within this size range. The aim here is to begin gathering content to use to show you this size on social media.  2) we get the final measurements, including with the two different widths of nose band, and we upload these measurements to our pre-order store so people can pre order this size based on measurements alone (which should be all you need, as you cannot size based on breed!)    3) We do a size comparison on our instagram highlights, showing this size compared to our other pre-existing sizes, this is saved into our 'new size information' highlight. and finally 4) we add the final touches to the 3D model, such as branding, size name, bevel any edges, and make sure we are happy with how to muzzle looks aesthetically.  Stage 6. Raise the Funds The muzzle now begins the fund raising phase! Manufacturing an injection moulded muzzle is extremely expensive. The tooling for the injection mould costs around £18,000-£30,000 (per size!).  In order to raise these funds, we save money from the sales of our current sizes, but we also raise funds through pre orders. We set a target, which is usually the amount of muzzles we need to sell of this size, in order to be able to start manufacturing, to allow people to order their desired size, without being charged until the manufacturing process begins.   During this period of fund raising we are in discussions with our manufacturers to make sure that the predicted quotes don't change. As sometimes, it can take months from when we initially release a size for pre-order, to beginning manufacturing. And during this time there can sometimes be additional costs incurred such as the price of materials changing.  Stage 7. Target Reached We have hit our target and no have the funds we need, so we pay our manufacturers 50% upfront and start building the injection mould.  This is an extremely lengthy process and takes approximately 12-16 weeks, depending on the time of year and what other projects they have happening at the same time.  Throughout that 12-16 week period, we continue to gather footage of prototypes on dogs and promote across social media in order to raise the funds for the second payment which is due in order to begin making the moulds themselves.    Stage 8. Final Samples The injection mould tooling is finished! We now get what is called a final sample, which instead of a 3D print, is an injection moulded sample of our final product. this is the last opportunity we have to make any additional changes - and even then the changes that we can make at this stage are extremely limited and usually incur an additional fee. We use this sample to ensure that we have an accurate understanding of what the strapping and nose bands need to be and once we are happy we pay the second instalment and we proceed with making the moulds!    Stage 9. Action Sations! At this stage, it's all things go! We have lots to do, and very little time to do it!  Usually we have sold a huge number of muzzles in advance of the moulds arriving with us at our warehouse. Which means we have hundreds of different biothane parts to make!  So whilst we are busy making all the nose bands and straps, a stage that we can't do until we have had the final sample and are certain that all measurements are correct and final. This usually means that we have to rope in additional hands, like temporary workers, friends and family.  We also update all of the people that have pre-ordered this size, because ship date is now almost upon us! which means everyone needs to confirm their address hasn't changed and that they don't want to make any last min changes to their order.  Sneak Peek behind the scenes... At the same time, the manufacturers are injection moulding hundreds of muzzles!  Our muzzles are made from Polyethylene, which is a commonly used plastic that can be used for anything from food and drink containers to replacement knee joints! Each time the manufacturer switches the plastic colour, the machine has to be flushed clean. Which means that we have a minimum order we have to meet, we can't simply order 30 or 40 pastel pink, we have to make sure it's cost effective for both us and for them! This is usually costly, because although we have usually sold lots of muzzles at this point, we are normally ordering even more than we have sold.     Stage 10. Building & Shipping Now we have all of the biothane parts ready, the muzzles are delivered to our unit in the hundreds or thousands!  We now have the mammoth task of attaching all of the strapping, which is all done in house at our own unit. The reason we do this ourselves, is to give you the choice to pick everything from hardware colour, to biothane colour, to fastening type.  If we were to outsource this we would loose the ability to remain flexible and you wouldn't have the ability to design and choose your perfect colour scheme! Plus it's the best bit anyway! Making your muzzles by hand brings us so much joy! We have a number of different machines that help us save time, keep an eye our for a future blog where we can share the lessons we have learned along the way! 
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¡Accesorios de bozal explicados!

por Clara Hewson en jul 20 2023
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Muzzle and hardware warranty and repair

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Garantía y reparación de bozal y herrajes

por Clara Hewson en jun 15 2023
Los perros (y los elementos) pueden ser duros con su equipo, y aunque hacemos todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que solo obtenemos materiales duraderos y de calidad, ¡a veces la vida sucede y las cosas se rompen! La seguridad de usted y su perro es nuestra prioridad número uno, por lo que todos los accesorios de metal y las cestas de plástico están garantizados contra roturas durante la vida útil del producto. En el raro caso de que falle un componente de metal o plástico, se reparará sin cargo o se enviará un reemplazo por correo cuando sea posible. Así que ha experimentado un problema, ¿ahora qué? Para reparaciones fuera de garantía o trabajos de cambio de tamaño: Algunas reparaciones no están cubiertas por la garantía (masticación de biotano, bozal, etc.), sin embargo, ¡estamos felices de reparar estos artículos y darles una nueva vida! Si el daño por masticación está afectando el biotano en la boca, puede pedir correas de repuesto aquí . También podemos cambiar el tamaño de un artículo si su cachorro no creció tanto como pensaba o creció fuera de un collar existente. Simplemente comuníquese con nosotros a support@themuzzlemovement.com y podemos obtener una cotización juntos. Tenga en cuenta que el acabado de los componentes de hardware de metal enchapado puede desgastarse con el uso y cambiar de color con el tiempo; esto es normal y no está cubierto por la garantía del hardware. Por razones de seguridad, los perros siempre deben ser supervisados ​​mientras usan collares y bozales. Todos los accesorios deben ser inspeccionados regularmente.
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Medida para un collar

por Clara Hewson en jun 15 2023
¡Hay un par de opciones para garantizar que su nuevo collar sea ideal para su perro! El 'ajuste perfecto' depende de las preferencias personales, algunos tutores (¡y perros!) prefieren un collar más holgado, mientras que los perros que caminan con una correa atada al collar necesitarían un ajuste más seguro del que no pudieran salirse. Independientemente del uso, ningún collar debe estar demasiado apretado y recomendamos poder colocar dos dedos entre el cuello del perro y el collar para garantizar que sea cómodo. Ofrecemos 2 anchos de collar, 1" (25 mm de ancho) son adecuados para razas medianas-gigantes, o algunas razas más pequeñas con cuellos largos (whippets, etc.) y 5/8" (16 mm de ancho) son adecuados para razas pequeñas-medianas, o algunas razas grandes que no caminan con collar pero tienen uno para fines de identificación. Para verificar la longitud del collar que necesita, puede medir el collar existente de su perro (desabrochado o desabrochado y acostado) si tienen uno que le quede bien, y pedirnos uno que sea del mismo tamaño. (Imagen del cuello de clip rápido que se mide) Si prefiere medir a su perro directamente, aquí tiene nuestros mejores consejos. Las medidas de nuestros collares son las longitudes reales del collar, desabrochado y plano, desde la hebilla hasta el orificio más pequeño y el orificio más grande, respectivamente. Por lo tanto, deberá agregar un par de centímetros a la medida del cuello "ajustado" para permitir un ajuste cómodo.